The Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc.
The Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. (the corporation) is to provide to homeless men, ages 18 and older, in the Birmingham Area a nurturing and caring environment offering supportive services that break the cycle of homelessness and empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. The Firehouse operates the largest day shelter for homeless men in Birmingham. The day shelter provides access to laundry services, showers, toilets, lockers, toiletries, and a meal program where public meals are served up to four times a day. We network with other agencies to offer AIDS awareness workshops, health clinics, health screenings, GED courses, literacy and educational classes, computer training, life skills workshops, employment counseling, employment readiness workshops, housing counseling, health care counseling, job placement opportunities, and substance abuse counseling. We offer drop in ready classes open to all homeless, and our TEAM program provides support to men waiting for rehab beds. In addition to the emergency shelter and the services within, The Firehouse has other programs and sites, including Nashamah, a 59 bed transitional housing program designed to assist our clients with their transition into permanent housing; Safe Haven, a 24 bed specialized permanent supportive housing site designed for individuals with a severe mental illness; the Phoenix Project/ PSH, a 62 bed permanent supportive housing in Centerpoint; and CDM apartments (20 beds) which offer affordable housing for men and women. Each of these programs has case managers, access to transportation, a gamut of supportive services, and access to Bible studies and addiction support groups. All housing is based on the Housing First Model, which is structured to keep the chronically homeless housed more effectively by lowering barriers.
About
Firehouse Ministries provided up to 194,695 services to about 5,505 people. 280 of whom were youth, 68% were disabled, 11% were veterans, 180 were served by screening clinic, and 70% moved to permanent homes. 97,000 meals and 17,028 items of clothing were provided. 215 beds have been financed every night. Renovated apartments housing 75 beds for the homeless. Completed Capital Campaign for the new homeless shelter that is currently under construction, which will double the capacity of guests and provide more services.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The mission is to provide to the homeless, ages 18 and older, in the birmingham area a nurturing and caring environment offering supportive services that break the cycle of homelessness and empower individuals to achieve their highest potential.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Provide shelter, food, care, and encouragement to the homeless.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is AL.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is PO Box 11722, Birmingham, AL, 35202.
- The non-profit has reported 32 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,802,342.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $843,468 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $64,428 in fundraising expenses.